Early Childhood-Childhood Education Major
Campus: NYC, Westchester
This program is for students interested in teaching children in day care centers, preschools, and public schools (birth - grade 6). Early Childhood Education/Childhood Education majors also complete a 30-credit concentration in Pace's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences in Biology, English, History, or Mathematics on either campus. Candidates who are interested in a concentration in Spanish can do so on the New York campus only. Candidates will be involved in a rich variety of clinical field experiences throughout the program which culminates in a five-day student teaching internship during the spring semester of senior year. This course of study results in a Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood/Childhood Education and, upon completion of certification exams, will result in two certifications in both Early Childhood and Childhood Education allowing them to teach children, birth through grades 6 in New York state.
MAJOR COMPLETION SUMMARY
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 60 |
| Major Requirements | 67.5-72 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Total Credits | 128 |
UNIVERSITY CORE (60 CREDITS)
See complete University Core requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Requirements | ||
| ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
| ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
| ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3-4 |
| COM 200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| MAT 102 | Mathematics for Life | 3-4 |
| or MAT 109A | Principles of Mathematics I | |
| UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1 |
| LOTE | 6 | |
| Areas of Knowledge (AOK) | ||
| AOK#1: Civic Engagement | ||
| TCH 201 | Education I: Understanding Schools | 3 |
| AOK#2: Western Heritage | ||
| HIS 111 | American Civilization to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIS 112 | American Civilization Since 1877 | |
| AOK#3: World Traditions and Culture | ||
| Any 3 Credit Course | 3 | |
| AOK#4: Humanistic and Creative Expression | ||
| TCH 212 | Understanding the Potential of the Humanities & Creative Arts in Children's Education & Development | 3 |
| AOK#5: Analysis of Human, Social Natural, Phenomena | ||
| SCI 101 | The Planet Earth | 3 |
| SCI 130 | Elements of Environmental Science | 3 |
| SCI 145 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| Additional AOK | ||
| HIS 367 | History and Geography of New York | 3 |
MAT 260 Required | ||
| In Depth Sequence and Concentration | ||
| Includes 200, 300, 400 level courses in concentration area | ||
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All concentration areas have 30 credits concentration that can include the AOK and Dyson core.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (67.5 - 72 CREDITS)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Freshman Year (Fall) Fieldwork per course syllabus | ||
| UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1 |
| Freshman Year (Spring) Fieldwork per course syllabus | ||
| TCH 201 | Education I: Understanding Schools | 3 |
| Sophomore Year (Fall) Fieldwork per course syllabus | ||
| TCH 211A | Child Abuse and Violence Prevention | 0 |
| TCH 301 | Education II: Understanding Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| Sophomore Year (Spring) Fieldwork per course syllabus | ||
| TCH 204 | Child Development in the Context of Families | 3 |
| TCH 215 | Understanding Teaching & Learning: General Curriculum Models & Methods for all Learners | 3 |
| TCH 211D | DASA- Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools, Prevention & Intervention | 0 |
| Junior Year (Fall) 1 day per week/semester | ||
| TCH 306 | Creating Developmentally Appropriate Learning Experiences & Learning Environments in Early Childhood | 3 |
| TCH 309 | Understanding Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| TCH 310 | Emergent and Early Literacy | 3 |
| TCH 420 | Science Methods: An Integrated Approach | 3 |
| TCH 312 | Fieldwork I in Early Childhood Settings | 1 |
| Junior Year (Spring) 1 day per week/semester | ||
| TCH 350 | Mathematic Methods: An Integrated Approach, Birth-Grade 6 | 3 |
| TCH 410 | Teaching Literacy Methods in the Humanities & Across Disciplines for a Diverse Population Grades K-6 | 3 |
| TCH 440 | Social Science Methods: An Integrated Approach | 4 |
| TCH 308 | Health, Wellness, and Movement in Elementary Education | 1-2 |
| TCH 307 | Early Childhood Arts, Humanities, Music, & Play: Processes and Practices | 3 |
| TCH 313 | Fieldwork II in Early Childhood Settings | 1 |
| Senior Year (Fall) 2 days per week/semester | ||
| TCH 212 | Understanding the Potential of the Humanities & Creative Arts in Children's Education & Development | 3 |
| TCH 452 | Language Acquisition and English Learning | 3 |
| TCH 475 | Special Education in Secondary Settings | 3 |
| TCH 421 | Observing, Recording, & Assessing Development & Learning in Young Children | 3 |
| TCH 416 | Fildwork III: Field Experiences in Childhood Settings | 1 |
| Senior Year (Spring) 5 days per week/semester | ||
| TCH 498 | Supervised Student Teaching and Seminar | 8 |
| TCH 417: Student Teaching Seminar in Childhood Settings | 1 | |
| TCH 414 | Student Teaching Seminar in Early Childhood Settings | 1-2 |
| TCH 415 | Student Teaching in Early Childhood Settings | 3.5-7 |
| Total Credits | 67.5-73 | |
ELECTIVES (9 CREDITS)
If applicable
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Learning Community Experience | ||
| Civic Engagement Requirement | ||
| TCH 201 | Education I: Understanding Schools | 3 |
| Writing Enhanced Courses Requirements | ||
| TCH 201 | Education I: Understanding Schools | 3 |
| TCH 452 | Language Acquisition and English Learning | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |